Your Skin’s pH – Understanding & Balancing
The skin is most healthy when it’s within a certain spectrum of environment – it’s pH level. The ideal pH is 5.5. The pH scale starts at 0 (most acidic) and tops out at 14…
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Chemical vs. Physical Sunscreen (Pros & Cons)
It’s important to wear SPF every day, no matter what the weather. There are two types of sunscreen – chemical and physical. Physical sunscreen contains minerals such as titanium dioxide or zinc dioxide. It sits…
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Importance of Double Cleansing
Double cleansing is a cleansing method that Koreans do every night. You start with an oil cleanser, and use a water based cleanser second. The oil-based cleanser is what removes makeup and impurities. I use…
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Why your Skin is Purging
Purging is an acne breakout you have after starting a new skincare product that is increasing the cell turnover rate. It’s not usually a bad thing. Products that cause skin purging: Hydroxy acids (AHAs, BHAs…
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Bone Broth Lentil Soup
I made this soup when I had a bunch of stuff piling up in my fridge, and it turned out really well! It’s delicious, great for the skin and has SO many nutrients. I was…
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My First Facial Ever – Rescue Spa
I’d been wanting a facial for years, but wanted to wait until I found a spa that I believed in, that would truly help me heal my skin. Some friends told me about Rescue Spa.…
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Your Lips (but bigger and better)
No fillers, no weird Kylie Jenner lip challenge. JUST a lipstick. THE lipstick, actually. This is the lipstick that Charlotte Tilbury used on the Victoria’s Secret angels for the 2018 show. It’s the lipstick that…
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The BEST Way to Remove Makeup
Before I discovered this gem, my face would feel dry and irritated after removing my make-up. That’s because I used make-up removing wipes. They typically contain a bunch fragrance and preservatives. I started using the…
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Your Exfoliator May Be Tearing Your Skin
When you’re exfoliating correctly, it can work wonders. Smooth, radiant skin is the goal. But, it’s easy for exfoliation to go south. You could be creating short and long term damage if you aren’t careful.…
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My Health Journey
You wouldn’t have guessed that I could only stand for 20 minutes per day and that I couldn’t take showers without a shower chair and my mom’s help. I looked like a normal 19 year…
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